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V895 FVU

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,740 mi
Last recorded136,740 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV895 FVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 136,740 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 132,033 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 123,506 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 123,506 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 118,020 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 113,388 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 103,559 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 96,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 91,774 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 86,492 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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V895 FVU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V895 FVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V895 FVU registered?

V895 FVU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V895 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V895 FVU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V895 FVU have outstanding finance?

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